NUR 425 Exam 2 Study Set with
Questions and Correct Answers
pH range ✅7.35-7.45
PaCO2 range ✅35-45 mmHg
HCO3 range ✅22-26 mEq/L
PaO2 range ✅80-100 mmHg
SaO2 range ✅>95%
Tidal volume (vT) ✅500 mL
B-Adrenergic agonists
(Albuterol) ✅Indications: bradycardia, asthma, COPD
Side effects: anxiety, HTN, ↑ HR, insomnia
Nursing considerations: monitor HR & BP
Magnesium Sulfate ✅Indications: seizures
Side effects: change in HR, low BP, confusion, muscle weakness, dizziness
Nursing considerations: monitor serum mag levels, monitor reflexes, renal output
Pancuronium ✅Indications: endotracheal intubation (neuromuscular blocker), general
anesthesia
Side effects: ↑ HR & BP, excessive salivation, wheezing
Nursing considerations: monitor cardiovascular and respiratory status continuously,
watch for signs of respiratory distress, monitor BP and vitals
Midazolam ✅Indications: sedation, anxiety relief
Side effects: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, cough, headache
Nursing considerations: monitor for hypotension, cerebral hypoxia
Norepinephrine ✅Indications: low BP and heart failure
Side effects: vasoconstriction which ↑ BP, bradycardia, arrhythmias
Corticosteroids
(Dexamethasone) ✅Indications: inflammation, asthma, COPD
Side effects: ↑ blood sugar, ↑ BP, fluid retention, weight gain
Nursing considerations: Monitor weight, BP, electrolytes, and blood glucose
, Montelukast sodium
(Singulair) ✅Indications: asthma, bronchospasm
Side effects: flu-like symptoms, abdominal pain, headache
Nursing considerations: monitor liver tests
Salmeterol ✅Indications: asthma, bronchospasm
Side effects: headache, flu-like symptoms, joint/muscle pain, runny nose
Nursing considerations: rinse mouth after use, monitor for osteoporosis, watch for
hypokalemia and hyperglycemia
Nystatin ✅Indications: oral fungal infections like candidiasis
Side effects: mouth irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, rash
Nursing considerations: frequent oral care, make sure patient takes full course
Griseofulvin ✅Indications: ringworm infections, fungal infections
Side effects: flushing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, insomnia
Nursing considerations: administer with food or milk, monitor liver and kidney function
Permethrin ✅Indications: scabies and lice
Side effects: burning, stinging, redness, itching, rash, numbness
Nursing considerations: patient/family education on cleaning contaminated clothing,
don't share brushes/combs, examine each family member for infestation
Uncompensated Respiratory Acidosis ✅↓pH (<7.35)
↑PaCO2 (>45)
normal HCO3
Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis ✅↓pH (<7.35)
normal PaCO2
↓HCO3 (<22)
Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis ✅↑pH (>7.45)
↓PaCO2 (<35)
normal HCO3
Uncompensated Metabolic Alkalosis ✅↑pH (>7.45)
normal PaCO2
↑HCO3 (>26)
Mixed Acidosis ✅Everything is abnormal/acidic
pH <7.35
PaCO2 >45
HCO3 <22
Mixed Alkalosis ✅Everything is abnormal/alkalotic
